eating healthy

More than two billion people around the world are suffering from a deficiency of micronutrients, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Micronutrient deficiency also referred to as “hidden hunger” is the lack of vitamins and minerals. It can result from factors like poverty, inaccessibility of various healthy foods, as

Healthy eating is important if you want to maintain optimum health and ensure your longevity. Yet sometimes a carrot dipped in hummus doesn’t taste quite as good as that chocolate bar you’ve got hidden in your bottom, office drawer. Right? Well, not exactly. It’s not that healthy, nutritious food doesn’t

Although the health effects of carbohydrates and fat are still controversial, when it comes to protein, everybody agrees that it is vital for the body. Whether you are young or aging, this nutrient is an important component of cells in the body. Nails and hair are mostly made up of

The recommended daily dietary intake for sugar is a maximum of 10 teaspoons a day (1). However, one can agree that we are all guilty of exceeding this recommendation on more than one occasion. According to a study from the University of North Carolina, American adults continue to exceed this recommendation.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. How often were we told this by our parents growing up, with the hope that we’d end up eating more fruit? While the original proverb was eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread

Touted as the ultimate, multifunctional health elixir, the love for coconut continues to grow. Whether it’s been used as a skincare ingredient or oil, the health-driven desire for coconut doesn’t seem likely to fade. However, the recent growing preference for the grain that is quinoa has begun to rival that

With the holiday’s officially over, it’s time to get back into things at the office. With the average person spending half of their life at work, working hours are likely to take a toll on their health. Be it stress, desk stagnancy or unhealthy eating habits- the office can be

Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions within our bodies. While fast metabolism is commonly associated with preventing weight gain, it is also vital for other bodily functions that help to maintain general health. Strong and fast helps to ensure immune function, lower risk of diseases and illnesses, fertility and

Health is paramount for the overall well-being of a human. Hectic schedules and keeping up with work can cause us to neglect our health, which, in turn, can prove to be detrimental to our fitness in the long run. Since every single day counts when it comes to the nutrition,

Itchy throats seem to be a common issue many people experience after eating a specific fruit or vegetable. If your throat tingles after biting into your favourite fruit, don’t stress, because you’re not the only one. Experts believe that the sensation is actually caused by a seasonal allergy, like Hayfever.